Name/Title

Evening Gown

Entry/Object ID

2020.4.3

Description

Black velvet and taffeta evening dress. Bodice is made of black velvet. Wide and shallow scoop neckline, almost from shoulder to shoulder. Black machine-made floral lace inserted into back of dress from neck to above natural waist. Darts at bust. "CC" zipper closure under left arm. Wrist-length sleeves, gathered at shoulder seam. Waistline at hips. Skirt made of black taffeta with black synthetic lining. Skirt is full, floor-length, and gathered at waistline. Darts at waist.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Oseen, Colette

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Velvet, Taffeta

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1984 - 1985

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 140cm Width (b): 41cm